NEWS & EVENTS
Join Us at Design Show Australia 2022
We're proud to be an Industry Partner of Design Show Australia, the nation's largest and most significant exhibition for interiors, architecture and fit-out solutions – and home to Australia's Next Top Designer showcase and the prestigious Design Editor's Choice Awards.
Climate Change is Threatening Our Urban Forests - Here's How We Can Help!
New research has found climate change will put 90-100% of the trees and shrubs planted in Australian capital cities at risk by 2050. Without action, two-thirds of trees and shrubs in cities worldwide will be at potential risk from climate change. Thankfully, scientists have identified steps we can take to help our local trees survive, thrive and keep on cooling.
GECA Guide: What is GECA's Carbon Strategy?
GECA's primary purpose is to create solutions for sustainable consumption and production. One critical part of this is to assess the main drivers and threats in the Australian building sector and explore how we can catalyse the reduction of carbon emissions.
We’re Hiring – Standards & Technical Officer
We're excited to share this opportunity to join our team of dedicated and diverse GECA staff working to create solutions for sustainable consumption and production.
Are You Ready for Australia's Circular Future?
Embracing the transition to a circular economy in Australia is a significant step toward achieving a better future for people and planet. Australian industries must move beyond a benchmark of 'least harm' and toward one of adding 'more good'.
Why Good Governance Illuminates the Path for Purpose-Driven Business
We’re thrilled to share that, for the second year in a row, GECA is one of the Best For The World™ B Corps of 2022! At GECA, we’ve excelled in the area of Governance. Here's why good governance is like a lighthouse for lost ships.
Have Your Say on GECA’s Infant Mattresses Standard
A new draft GECA standard for infant mattresses is now available for public comment! We welcome feedback from the public and industry professionals until 3 October 2022.
Five Ways We Can Improve the State of Our City Environments
According to the recent State of the Environment Report, Australia's cities and towns are home to more than 96% of our population and 46% of threatened species. Dr Kylie Soanes from the University of Melbourne outlines five things we can think about to improve the state of our city environments.
Woolworths Launches GECA Certified Fix-ems™
We’re thrilled to announce that Woolworths, in partnership with BrandLoyalty, is weaving the magic of Disney into its latest GECA certified collectible -releasing a collection of Fix-ems™ made from at least 80 per cent recycled material.
Meet GECA's New Cleaning Products Standard!
Cleaning products are essential for healthy and appealing living and working conditions. However, they can also negatively impact human health and the environment. To determine whether a cleaning product is truly sustainable or not, you need to look at its entire lifecycle. That's where the latest version of GECA's Cleaning Products standard comes in!
New Creative Project Beeyali is a Call to Look After Country and its Endangered Ecosystems
Here Australia has an opportunity to reflect on the crucial importance of First Nations knowledge systems in addressing many of the challenges in our world today. Beeyali was conceived as a way to encourage communities to listen, connect with place and share knowledge through new technology.
Join Us at the Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo 2022
The Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo is returning to Sydney in 2022! GECA is proud to be a Supporting Partner, and we're excited to be speaking and exhibiting at the premier event for Australia's waste, recycling and resource recovery sector.
Recognising Indigenous Knowledges is Not Just Culturally Sound, it’s Good Science
Floods, fires and droughts in Australia devastate lives, destroy wildlife and damage property. These disasters also cost billions of dollars through loss of agricultural and economic productivity, environmental vitality and costs to mental health. People are looking for long-term solutions from politicians and researchers. It’s time to listen to First Nations people who have extensive knowledge of Country.
GECA Guide: What is the Supply Chain Sustainability School?
At GECA, we know that creating a more sustainable and prosperous future requires us to invest in genuinely symbiotic, transparent and circular supply chains. We sat down with the Supply Chain Sustainability School's CEO, Hayley Jarick, to unpack what they do and how their platform can benefit everyone at every point along the supply chain.
GECA Guide: What is a Social Hotspot Assessment?
At GECA, we know that there's no such thing as sustainability without considering the treatment of people across your supply chains. One way to begin your journey in improving social sustainability in your company is to undertake a high-level assessment of social risks across your company's global supply chains using a Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) method.
GECA Guide: What is Biophilic Design?
Biophilia means a love of nature, so what is biophilic design? This article will explore biophilic design, a concept that unites people, nature, and the places we live, work, and play to promote healing and wellbeing.
GECA at DesignBUILD x Total Facilities 2022
Team GECA was thrilled to join, exhibit, and be a supporting partner at the first DesignBUILD x Total Facilities joint expo!
Business Mindset Survey to Gauge Australian Business Sentiment on Transformative Change
The Business Council of Sustainable Development (BCSD) Australia, of which GECA is a proud member, is launching the first-ever survey on Australian business sentiment and its long-term plans to drive transformative change across their business operations and impacts on society.
Fit For Office Update & Save the Date!
Fit for Office (FFO), the national stewardship approach to address and divert commercial furniture from landfill that GECA, Edge Environment and the Global Product Stewardship Council are developing for Australia, is entering a critical development phase. Discover how you can get involved!
We’re Hiring – Client Engagement Officer
We’re excited to share this opportunity to join our team of dedicated and diverse GECA staff, who are working to create solutions for sustainable consumption and production.